McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Global demand for fish and shellfish is growing rapidly—and alternative proteins are well positioned to sustainably scale the industry.

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Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director, Office of English Language Acquisition I clearly remember my first day of middle school as a newly arrived student from Mexico in Austin, Texas, I didn’t speak a word of English and was nervous to start a new life with my mother and sister. My first class Continue Reading The post Reaching Bilingual Teachers Earlier in the Pipeline: Proposed Priorities for the National Professional Development Program appeared first on ED.gov Blog

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The government’s new Trustworthy and Responsible AI Resource Center is expanding IT leaders’ understanding of artificial intelligence and its risks, says Reva Schwartz, research scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Techniques for mitigating AI risk remain a small segment of the entire technology market, which is why the AIRC houses NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework and supporting documents authored by the agency and others — as long as they’re in scope.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Might your good intentions make you a target?

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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By Jimmy Palmera, Lead Content Specialist, CGI Digital Whether searching for an electrician or somewhere to enjoy dinner, when did you last choose a business without visiting its website beforehand?

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library A few weeks ago, I walked through my neighborhood listening to the Library Marketing for Library Marketers podcast. Katie Rothley was interviewing a woman named Sarah Tolle, who manages content for a large Canadian agency. And Sarah said something that literally stopped me in my tracks. “People take comfort in hearing the same story repeatedly.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Organizations that focus on employee development generate benefits for all. Tech-enabled capability building and skills-based hiring are great places to start.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we have the privilege of helping organizations of all sizes solve complex societal challenges. Cloud computing and cloud-enabled technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are driving innovations that are making positive and lasting impacts on economies and communities around the world. From addressing disparities in access to quality healthcare, to fostering sustainability, our customers and partners are using technology to address som

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A systematic, consistent, national-level dataset on India’s water bodies that could inform efforts to improve water management and increase resilience has been long awaited. The National Water Body Census 2023 is a crucial milestone in creating such a database. Undertaken.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The CEO of a leading Southeast Asian steel distributor explains why he decided to launch a venture designed to reuse steel, reduce carbon emissions, and disrupt his core business.

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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

State and local governments began moving workloads to the cloud years ago, but the pace accelerated during to the pandemic. While more than 40 percent of city and county IT executives have now moved on-premises infrastructure to private clouds, and the same percentage has moved to public clouds, an overwhelming 89 percent of state CIOs say that a hybrid cloud system is their desired technical operating environment.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Chemical players’ strategies and performance are increasingly affected by regional challenges, making aspirational transformations, bold resource allocation, and true sources of differentiation key.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs like architecture, design, and digital editing can require significant computing power and high-end graphics cards. The computers needed to run these resource-heavy applications can cost thousands of dollars each and are generally located within computer labs. While many schools across the US provide students with laptops to provide access to web-based applications, these laptops often don’t have the computing power to support these types of program

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The UK unveils its “AI for Development” vision at the UN General Assembly, emphasising how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive progress in the world’s poorest nations The Foreign Secretary calls for international collaboration to leverage AI for development, launching the “AI for Development” program to empower African nations with AI skills and innovation , beginning with the UK-hosted AI Safety Summit this November.

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Advertiser: Noratek

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

WTF? I'd be embarrassed writing a piece like this, " Viewpoint: Want workers back in the office? Stop Connecticut Avenue bike lanes " ( Washington Business Journal ). It claims that protected bike lanes are being removed across the country because they don't work. Mostly it's because elected officials roll over in the face of angry motor vehicle operators.

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Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the fiercely competitive world of grant writing, standing out from the crowd can be a real game-changer. One way to do so is by obtaining a Grant Writing Certification. But, how exactly does this certification provide an edge in the job market? In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of being a certified grant writer, the opportunities it can unlock, and how it can enhance your professional credibility.

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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Partnership’s Public Service Roadshow is helping to build a federal workforce that understands the lived experiences of all Americans and is prepared to tackle the full spectrum of challenges facing our nation. The roadshow, which delivers on-campus training to students, faculty and advisors on how to successfully navigate the federal hiring process, prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, targeting communities that have historically lacked access to federal opportunities

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Government Technology Insider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Following the mad rush of pandemic-induced digital transformation, government agencies are now contending with the realities of not only a growing digital divide amongst their constituents, but also swelling inequities pertaining to citizen identity verification and access to critical government services. Imagine a scenario where two Americans on opposite sides of the country log on to the same government agency website hoping to apply for government services or benefits.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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